midwife

noun

Definition of midwifenext
as in doctor

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Recent Examples of midwife Just days after Bode's arrest, Morgan reshared two Instagram Stories from midwife Lindsey Meeheis, reminding parents about the importance of water safety to mark the 8th anniversary of Emeline's death. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 The midwife would place a long wooden tube on my belly every now and again and listen. — Literary Hub, 19 June 2026 In an example the researchers gave, if a mother who has no legal right to stay in Sweden gives birth, the midwife does not have to report her to police; however, the information about the baby will reach the tax authority, which is obliged to report the family. — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 Her firm Pivotal’s $5 million grant helped the clinic reopen providing other women’s health services, from pregnancy and midwife care to mental health support. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for midwife
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midwife
  1. doctor
  2. nurse-midwife
  3. obstetrician
  4. physician
  5. doc
  6. pediatrician
  7. gynecologist
  8. medic
Noun
  • The primary care doctor helps protect the patient’s heart and bones and looks after the person’s overall health.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • There are not yet significant clinical trials for these peptides, but some doctors, patients, wellness influencers, and Kennedy have voiced support for opening up the market for these drugs.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • Postpartum hair loss usually begins about three months after delivery, and then re-growth begins to happen starting at about six months, according to Tania Lopez, CNM, certified nurse-midwife at Pediatrix Medical Group.
    — Parents, Parents, 25 June 2026
  • Midwives say physician agreements create barriers Sixteen states require some form of collaborative agreement with a physician for a nurse-midwife to practice.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of nurse-midwife
Noun
  • But no, this is an actual phrase in the world of medicine, apparently used by obstetricians to inflict emotional harm on pregnant folks over the age of 35.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • In one particularly troubling case, Chicago-area Endeavor Health continued to allow obstetrician and gynecologist Fabio Ortega access to patients despite receiving complaints.
    — Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Definition of obstetrician
Noun
  • But if intelligent systems can monitor patients between visits—flagging problems early and escalating to a human when judgment is required—the physician’s role shifts from gatekeeper to escalation point.
    — Srini Attili, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The students training at the Schmidt College of Medicine today are the physicians who will practice in Palm Beach County tomorrow.
    — Lewis S. Nelson, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of physician
Noun
  • The service has launched on the App Store, Google Play and a dedicated website with more than 100 titles across crime, drama, reality, dating, factual entertainment and docs.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 July 2026
  • Continue reading … 'HELD ME DOWN' — SJSU sends shocking response to request for docs on trans scandal coach's allegations.
    — , FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of doc
Noun
  • This trend has renewed concern among pediatricians and parents.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Infants, children, and adolescents need a pediatrician who can monitor growth and development and recognize when specialty care is needed.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
Definition of pediatrician
Noun
  • Not sleeping well can exacerbate cognitive effects and potentially reduce multitasking ability, pointed out Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, a gynecologist and chief medical officer of Bonafide Health.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026
  • In one particularly troubling case, Chicago-area Endeavor Health continued to allow obstetrician and gynecologist Fabio Ortega access to patients despite receiving complaints.
    — Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Definition of gynecologist
Noun
  • Allard said police found a victim and began performing life-saving measures until medics arrived.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • When the soon-to-be teacher went to the doctor in January, medics agreed her symptoms were concerning.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of medic

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